Country Profiles

While the Indian government has claimed to place a special focus to decent work, trade unions have been excluded from the implementation process of the 2030 Agenda. India has not reinforced its efforts to adhere to internationally recognised labour standards nor has it ratified many ILO Conventions essential to the protection of the most vulnerable. Forced labour and child labour are not being addressed and there are cases of workers being detained for years without conviction, testifying to a grave disregard for the rule of law. The background data analysis is available here.

While some progress is visible in Belgium, certain issues regarding the implementation process remain to be addressed. Platforms for civil society engagement exist although questions as to their commitment to truly open consultation remain unaddressed. Trade unions also call for a greater commitment to a just transition which does not leave workers behind. The background data analysis is available here.

With the backdrop of a growing informal sector, the government is doing little to empower the working people of Zimbabwe. Instances of trade unions funds being seized, intimidation, violence and arrests of trade union activists and strikers show that serious limitations on the freedom of association persist. Due to the fact that the only civil society consultation on SDG implementation took place in June 2017, an inclusive approach cannot be said to have been put in place thus far. The background data analysis is available here.

The Argentinian government has shown a lack of commitment to SDG implementation as well as to an open and inclusive process. Funding cuts for initiatives against Gender-Based Violence, massive employment cuts in the public sector and growing youth unemployment rates have occurred with a backdrop of a shutting down of civil society consultation in various different areas. The underpinning data analysis is available here.